Understanding Rheumatic Fever
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What medical condition is associated with the presence of white blood cells and red blood cells in urine?

  • Kidney stone
  • Urinary tract infection (correct)
  • Tumor in the bladder
  • Glomerulonephritis

    • Which of the following is not a common cause of haematuria?

  • Bladder cancer
  • Heart attack (correct)
  • Post-streptococcal nephritic syndrome
  • Prolonged exercise or bicycle riding

    • What does haematuria refer to?

  • Formation of kidney stones
  • An enlarged prostate
  • Presence of pus in urine
  • Presence of red blood cells in urine (correct)

    • How can OHI (oral hygiene instruction) help prevent infections related to infective endocarditis?

    <p>By recommending regular brushing twice a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way exercising such as horseback riding can lead to haematuria?

    <p>By inducing bleeding disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a patient has a history of infective endocarditis, are they at risk of developing it again?

    <p><strong>Yes</strong>, individuals with previous infective endocarditis are at risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    UTI stands for:

    <p><strong>Urinary Tract Infection</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Glomerulonephritis is characterized by inflammation of which part of the body?

    <p><strong>Kidneys</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of basophils among the 7 cell lines that arise from haematopoiesis?

    <p>Modulate inflammatory response and Immediate hypersensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell line is responsible for primary haemostasis by adhering to subendothelial connective tissue?

    <p>Platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range of haemoglobin levels in adult females?

    <p>120-155 g/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is commonly associated with anaemia and manifests as a feeling of tiredness and lack of energy?

    <p>Lassitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sign of anaemia is characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate?

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of normoblastic macrocytosis?

    <p>Excessive alcohol consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of anaemia involves red blood cells coated with IgG interacting with macrophages?

    <p>Acquired immune haemolytic anaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common clinical feature of haemolytic normocytic anaemias?

    <p>Splenomegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In haemolytic congenital anaemias, defects in what part of the red blood cell can lead to increased fragility and haemolysis?

    <p>Cell membrane proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of adult hemoglobin comprises approximately 97% of the total?

    <p>Hb A (alpha2beta2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of microcytic anaemia worldwide?

    <p>Iron deficiency anaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 3 mechanisms through which iron deficiency develops?

    <p>Poor dietary intake, malabsorption, increased loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are normocytic anemias associated with?

    <p>Chronic inflammatory diseases only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of anemia is megaloblastic anemia?

    <p>Macrocytic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the causes of the deficiencies associated with megaloblastic anemia?

    <p>inadequate intake, inadequate secretion of intrinsic factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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